Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic GX9

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-FS10 and Panasonic GX9, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and GX9 (20MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and GX9 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FS10 was introduced 10 years earlier than the GX9 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-FS10 grades against the GX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery and Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FS10 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic GX9 has dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FS10 and Panasonic GX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-FS10 compared to the GX9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and GX9 is 96 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FS10 and GX9.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-FS10 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will give you greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.